Athlete Name: Tyler Engleman
Year in school: Freshman
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Previous School: Severna Park High School
Hometown: Severna Park, Md.
Event/Personal Bests: 1600; 3:27 | 3200; 9:29 | 5k; 15:43
 

1. Why did you decide to attend the University of South Florida?

I wanted to go to school in Florida where I could run and study engineering.

2. What has been the best aspect of being part of South Florida's Track & Field teams so far?

Definitely the people. It's really inspiring to be with and train with a group of people who all love what they do and are willing to go through the pain together to get better.

3. What has been the biggest challenge you have come across since your arrival at USF?

Probably time management. I've found making a set schedule for myself is what works, but when I don't set certain time periods to do my work, I have trouble getting motivated to get it done.

4. What has surprised you the most about the University of South Florida?

How welcoming everyone is, especially when you reach out and talk to people.

5. What do you do away from practice and studying to relax?

Go to the football games, the beach, and I go to the pool a lot as well.

6. What is your favorite place in Tampa?

USF!!!
 
Favorite event: Cross Country 5K
Favorite song or musician: WUSYANAME by Tyler, The Creator ft. NBA Youngboy
Favorite movie: The Harry Potter series
Favorite workout: 8x400 at mile pace with 200 job rest
Favorite food: Chick-fil-A peppermint milkshake
Favorite Track and Field memory: Winning the Outdoor Track State Championship with my team my senior year to complete the triple crown (XC, Indoor Track, and Outdoor Track state championships).
 
 
 
About USF Track and Field
The USF track and field team has earned 56 All-American selections and at least one All-American in 10 of the last 12 years, including a record eight athletes claiming 11 honors in 2021. Romaine Beckford won the 2023 NCAA Indoor Championship in the men's high jump. Tampa native Shaniya Benjamin set a program record earning three All-American honors during the 2021 outdoor season, while triple jumper Matthew O'Neal, a 2016 graduate, became USF's first six-time NCAA All-American. Bulls have posted two NCAA runner-up finishes since 2013 - O'Neal (triple jump, 2016) and Courtney Anderson (high jump, 2013). Head coach Erik Jenkins took over the program in 2020 and in the 2021 outdoor season the Bulls posted seven program records and 40 top 10 all-time program marks. USF hosted the 2018 NCAA Track and Field East Preliminary and the 2021 AAC Outdoor Championship at the USF Track and Field Stadium located on the east end of campus.